Royal Society of Tasmania: Burcu Keane

The Royal Society of Tasmania Northern Branch presents the November public lecture by Burcu Keane: From Launceston to Wimbledon: The legacy of the Alexander Patent Racket Company.

What can a century-old tennis racquet reveal about innovation, identity, and Tasmania’s place in the world? This talk uncovers the surprising global legacy of the Alexander Patent Racket Company – from patented design and skilled craftsmanship to community pride and international fame.

Celebrated in QVMAG’s Alexander 100 exhibition, it’s a story of local ingenuity with a world-class serve, offering fresh insights into how heritage can shape Tasmania’s future resilience.

Burcu Keane is a museum curator, archaeologist, and heritage consultant with global experience across Turkey, Cyprus, the UK, and Australia. She is passionate about how heritage materialises in objects, buildings, and landscapes.

Burcu creates exhibitions that evoke a sense of place, where change and continuity meet. At QVMAG for the past three years, she has helped connect communities and pass cultural knowledge to future generations in Launceston and beyond.

Meeting Room, QVMAG at Inveresk

1.30pm, Sunday 23 November 2025 

 

When

Location

Meeting Room, Museum at Inveresk, 2 Invermay Road, Inveresk, Launceston, 7250, View Map